Elite Establishment's Ties to Big Pharma, and Keys to Avoiding Ultra-Processed Food, with Dr. Casey Means | Ep. 887
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This podcast delves into the root causes of the current health crisis, highlighting metabolic dysfunction as a key factor. Dr. Casey Means, author of "Good Energy," explains how metabolic dysfunction, a problem with how our bodies convert food into energy, is at the heart of many chronic diseases. She emphasizes the crucial role of food in metabolic health, advocating for a whole-food approach that avoids ultra-processed foods and prioritizes real, unprocessed ingredients. Dr. Means discusses the systemic issues within the food industry, including conflicts of interest in government agencies and the influence of the processed food industry on medical education and guidelines. She highlights the importance of independent media in providing unfiltered information and raising awareness about the health crisis. The podcast explores the impact of pesticides and plastics on human health, discussing their role in hormone disruption, infertility, and other health problems. Dr. Means provides practical advice on reducing exposure to these harmful substances, including filtering water, avoiding pesticides on food, and minimizing plastic use. The conversation emphasizes the importance of taking ownership of our health through biomarker testing, wearable devices, and continuous glucose monitors. Dr. Means debunks the diet wars, arguing that the focus should be on consuming real, unprocessed foods rather than adhering to specific dietary philosophies. The podcast concludes with a call to action, encouraging listeners to prioritize their health, seek solutions to the challenges we face, and reclaim their agency in creating a healthier future.
Outlines
Understanding Metabolic Dysfunction and the Root of Chronic Disease
Dr. Means introduces the concept of metabolic dysfunction as the root cause of many chronic diseases in America. She discusses her journey from conventional medicine to focusing on root causes and the importance of metabolic health for reversing and preventing disease.
The Power of Food in Metabolic Health
Dr. Means emphasizes the crucial role of food in metabolic health, explaining that food provides the building blocks for our cells and influences our genetic expression. She advocates for consuming real, unprocessed food and avoiding ultra-processed foods.
The Food Industry's Role in the Health Crisis
Dr. Means discusses the systemic issues within the food industry that contribute to the health crisis. She highlights conflicts of interest in government agencies like the NIH, FDA, and USDA, as well as the influence of the processed food industry on medical education and guidelines.
The Importance of Independent Media and Unfiltered Information
Megan Kelly and Dr. Means discuss the role of independent media in raising awareness about the health crisis. They argue that independent media platforms are less influenced by corporate interests and can provide a more accurate and unfiltered perspective on health issues.
The Post-COVID Health Crisis and the Need for Proactive Health
Dr. Means discusses the worsening health crisis after the COVID-19 pandemic, highlighting the rise in childhood obesity, mental health issues, and other chronic diseases. She emphasizes the need for a shift in focus from reactive sick care to proactive health.
The Three Demons: Sugar, Ultra-Processed Foods, and Pesticides
Dr. Means identifies three key culprits in the health crisis: sugar, ultra-processed foods, and pesticide-laden produce. She emphasizes the importance of avoiding these harmful substances and consuming real, unprocessed foods.
The Five Elements of Good Energy Eating
Dr. Means outlines her "five elements of good energy eating," which include fiber, omega-3s, probiotics, healthy protein, and antioxidants. She encourages listeners to prioritize these elements in their meals to support cellular health.
The Importance of Organic Foods and the Precautionary Principle
Dr. Means discusses the importance of consuming organic foods to avoid pesticide exposure. She emphasizes the precautionary principle, acknowledging the potential harm of pesticides even if the data is inconclusive.
Sourcing Healthy Foods: Practical Tips and Alternatives
Dr. Means provides practical advice on sourcing healthy foods, including options for those without access to local farmers markets. She recommends frozen organic produce, regenerative grass-fed meat, and indoor farming systems.
The Pesticide Industry and Its Impact on Health
Dr. Means discusses the pesticide industry's impact on health, highlighting the links between pesticides and various chronic diseases. She criticizes the lack of regulation and the conflicts of interest within the industry.
Debunking the Diet Wars: Focus on Real Food
Dr. Means debunks the diet wars, arguing that the focus should be on consuming real, unprocessed foods rather than adhering to specific dietary philosophies. She emphasizes the importance of individualizing dietary choices based on personal needs and preferences.
Taking Ownership of Your Health: Biomarker Testing and Monitoring
Dr. Means advocates for taking ownership of one's health by understanding basic biomarkers and tracking them over time. She encourages listeners to engage in regular biomarker testing to monitor their health and make informed dietary choices.
The Infertility Crisis: A Wake-Up Call and the Impact of Pesticides and Plastics
The conversation begins with a discussion about the prevalence of infertility and IVF among women in their 30s. The speaker highlights the need to investigate the root causes of this trend, pointing to pesticides and plastics as major contributors.
Quick Tips for Improved Health and Reclaiming Your Agency
The speaker provides a series of quick tips for improving health, including reducing sugar intake, incorporating regular movement, engaging in hot and cold therapy, prioritizing sleep, and avoiding grocery store receipts. They emphasize the need to get back on track with our health by prioritizing our well-being and addressing the root causes of our current health crisis.
Keywords
Metabolic Dysfunction
A state where the body's ability to convert food into energy is impaired, leading to various health problems. It is often associated with chronic diseases like obesity, diabetes, and heart disease.
Ultra-Processed Foods
Foods that have been heavily processed and contain numerous additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients. They are often low in nutrients and high in calories, sugar, and unhealthy fats.
Pesticides
Chemical substances used to kill pests that can harm crops. Many pesticides are linked to various health problems, including cancer, hormone disruption, and neurodevelopmental disorders.
Regenerative Agriculture
A farming system that focuses on improving soil health and biodiversity. It emphasizes practices like crop rotation, cover cropping, and composting to enhance soil fertility and reduce the need for synthetic inputs.
Biomarker Testing
The process of measuring specific biological indicators in the body to assess health status. Biomarkers can provide insights into various aspects of health, including metabolic function, inflammation, and hormone levels.
Seed Oils
Oils extracted from seeds, such as canola, soybean, and corn. These oils are often highly processed and contain high levels of omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation.
Independent Media
Media outlets that are not owned or controlled by large corporations or government entities. They often provide a more diverse and unfiltered perspective on news and current events, including health issues.
Microplastics
Microscopic plastic particles that are ubiquitous in the environment, posing a threat to human health and ecosystems. They can accumulate in the body, disrupting hormone function and potentially contributing to chronic diseases.
Q&A
What is the root cause of many chronic diseases in America?
Dr. Means argues that metabolic dysfunction, a problem with how our bodies convert food into energy, is the root cause of many chronic diseases.
What are some key dietary changes that can improve metabolic health?
Dr. Means recommends avoiding ultra-processed foods, consuming real, unprocessed foods, and prioritizing fiber, omega-3s, probiotics, healthy protein, and antioxidants in your diet.
Why is it important to choose organic foods?
Dr. Means emphasizes the importance of organic foods to avoid pesticide exposure, which is linked to various health problems. She advocates for the precautionary principle, even if the data on pesticide safety is inconclusive.
What are some practical ways to source healthy foods?
Dr. Means suggests options like frozen organic produce, regenerative grass-fed meat, and indoor farming systems for those without access to local farmers markets.
What are the dangers of seed oils?
Dr. Means explains that seed oils are highly processed, pro-inflammatory, and devoid of nutritional value. She argues that they are a major contributor to the health crisis and should be avoided.
How can we address the systemic issues within the food industry?
Dr. Means calls for greater transparency and accountability within government agencies, a reduction in subsidies for commodity crops, and a shift in focus from sick care to proactive health.
What is the role of independent media in addressing the health crisis?
Dr. Means and Megan Kelly argue that independent media platforms are crucial for providing unfiltered information and raising awareness about the health crisis, as they are less influenced by corporate interests.
What are some tools that can help individuals monitor their health and make informed dietary choices?
Dr. Means recommends biomarker testing, wearable devices like the Aura Ring, and continuous glucose monitors to provide insights into individual health and promote accountability.
What are some of the major factors contributing to the rising rates of infertility and other hormone-related issues?
Pesticides and plastics are two major culprits. Pesticides can disrupt estrogen receptor signaling and convert testosterone to estrogen, while plastics contain chemicals that can mimic or disrupt estrogen in the body.
Show Notes
Megyn Kelly is joined by Dr. Casey Means, author of "Good Energy," to discuss the "intentional blindspot" our medical and healthcare establishment has for what can actually help Americans, lies we're told about food, the truth about ultra-processed foods, the massive conflicts of interest in the NIH and other government health organizations, how they end up being the PR arm of processed food industry, how medical schools are being swayed by Big Pharma, the faulty incentive structure in medicine focused on volume and not outcomes and root causes, how many ads for pharma companies are advertising on legacy media outlets, why the elite establishment is terrified of uncensored independent media, Big Pharma pushing medicine and drugs instead of whole foods and healthy habits, why obesity and other diseases are at an all-time high, the details and dangers of the Bayer and Monsanto merger, the abundance of pesticides in our foods and produce, the harms of ultra processed foods that are destroying our cellular health, why diet wars are a distraction, the truth about seed oils, what oils are healthy and contain good fats, the disgusting way canola oil is made, how plastic and aluminum can get into our system, and more.
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I love you, Megyn. This is hard to digest since so many can't even afford the processed food.